Add some flavor to your fish dinners with this simple homemade fish seasoning. Made with a blend of dried spices and herbs, it's a great addition to your pantry and so easy to make!

Close up of the seasonings in a small white bowl.

The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.

Looking to add some flavor to your fish dinners? Try this tasty homemade fish seasoning! Inspired by the Caribbean fish seasoning I’ve seen in the markets, this blend is homemade and easy to make.

You need a few dried herbs and spices to effortlessly add flavor to cod, salmon, mahi mahi, and anything else you fancy. Be sure to make up extra to have it on hand whenever needed!

Be sure to try my Chicken Seasoning and Salmon seasoning too!

How to make fish seasoning

Mix together your herbs and spices and it's ready to use, or store for later use.

Fish seasoning in a white bowl with a small measuring spoon.

How do you use this seasoning?

This seasoning makes it easy to add flavor to your fish fillets. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons per pound of fish over the fillets and then cook as you normally would. For a wet marinade, mix the seasoning with oil and cover the fish for 30 minutes before cooking. This seasoning works great with all kinds of fish, but I especially like it with cod.

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How long does it keep?

Store this seasoning mix in an airtight jar or container in your cupboard out of direct sunlight. Don’t refrigerate it, as this can dull the flavors. Depending on the freshness of your ingredients, this will keep well for 3 to 6 months, so be sure to make a large quantity!

Why make your homemade seasonings?

I rarely buy ready-mixed seasonings from the store. Making your own is much more budget-friendly, plus you get to make it just to your tastes. You can add different dried herbs like parsley or dill, or add a little cayenne if you like things spicy!

It also has a great shelf life. I always have jars on hand in my cupboard for every occasion!

Herbs and spices in a bowl next to fish fillets.

Tanya's Top Tips

You can double, triple, or quadruple the recipe if you like. Change the serving size in the recipe card below to modify the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container for future uses. Keep it in a cupboard out of direct sunlight.
Use 1.5 - 2 teaspoon per 1 lb of fish.
Make sure that your ingredients aren't stale. Rub a little of each between your fingers, if they release an aroma they are good to use.

The seasonings layered in a small glass jar.

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The seasonings in a white bowl before being mixed.

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Homemade Fish Seasoning - Big Flavor

Add some flavor to your fish dinners with this simple homemade fish seasoning. Made with a blend of dried spices and herbs, it's a great addition to your pantry and so easy to make!

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Keyword dry seasoning for fish, fish seasoning recipe, seasoning for fish

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 2kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 teaspoons kosher salt*
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Enjoy 🙂

Notes

Kosher salt is generally less salty than table salt. You can sub the kosher salt with table salt, but cut the salt in half.
Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe if you like. Change the serving size in the recipe card below to modify the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container for future uses. Keep it in a cupboard out of direct sunlight.
Use 1.5 - 2 teaspoon per 1 lb of fish.
Make sure that your ingredients aren't stale. Rub a little of each between your fingers, if they release an aroma they are good to use.

Nutrition

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